CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Ì 10" Adjustable
wrenches (2)
Ì 8" Pipe wrench
Ì Slip joint pliers
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
Ì 4" dia. metal elbow
Ì Pipe compound
Ì Flexible gas line
connector
Ì Duct clamps (2) or
Spring clamps (2)
Ì Safety glasses
Ì 4" dia. metal duct
(recommended)
Installation Instructions
Ì Flat-blade screwdriver
Ì Level
Ì 4" dia., UL-listed flexible
metal duct (if needed)
Ì Gloves
Ì Soap solution for
leak detection
Ì Exhaust hood
Ì Duct tape
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit
breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the
electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged
from the wall.
Turn the dryer's gas shutoff valve in the supply line
to the OFF position.
Shutoff
Valve
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
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